1/12 Minus 18/4, Solve 1/12 - 18/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/12 and 18/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/12 and 18/4?
The given fractions are 1/12 and 18/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/12 and 18/4
1/12 - 18/4
The LCM of 12 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 12, 4 |
| 2 | 6, 2 |
| 3, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 3 x 1 = 12
= 1 x 1 - 18 x 3/12
= 1 - 54/12
= -53/12
Result: -53/12
Subtracting Fraction Worksheets
Subtract Fractions 8/15 and 13/1
Subtract Fractions 10/12 and 3/20
Subtract Fractions 17/18 and 20/1
Subtract Fractions 5/7 and 12/11
Subtract Fractions 16/10 and 8/1
Subtract Fractions 11/8 and 15/12
Subtract Fractions 9/10 and 18/14
Subtract Fractions 7/6 and 20/20
FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/12 and 18/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/12 and 18/4?
To subtract fractions 1/12 and 18/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 4 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -53/12.
2. What is 1/12 minus 18/4 as a fraction?
1/12 minus 18/4 as a fraction is equal to -53/12.
3. How to subtract 1/12 and 18/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/12 and 18/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -53/12 quickly.